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History was made on the basketball court. you're looking at jason collins right there, the newest center for the brooklyn nets and the first gay player, openly gay player to appear in an nba game or any game for any of the four major professional men's sports. collins signed a ten-day contract with the nets sunday afternoon and just a few hours later, he was on the court playing in a game against the los angeles lakers. >> it was weird in that, you know, i'm usually, like the background, one of the background players, and it's weird, obviously, this. but at the same time, it is what it is, and...

He was a free agent last april when he revealed he was gay in a "sports illustrated" cover story. after last night's game, the 12-year nba vet, said he was just glad to be back on the court. >> it was weird in that i'm usually like one of the background players. it is weird, obviously, with this. at the same time, it is what it is. it is part of life. the most important thing is the team got the win. that's all i have ever cared about. i don't care about scoring. i don't care about -- i care about my team winning and helping my teammates get open and making their job easier. >> collins signed ...